Role of mucociliary clearance system in respiratory diseases / 中南大学学报(医学版)

Mucociliary clearance system is the primary innate defense mechanism of the lung. It plays a vital role in protecting airways from microbes and irritants infection. Mucociliary clearance system, which is mediated by the actions of airway and submucosal gland epithelial cells, plays a critical role in a multilayered defense system via secreting fluids, electrolytes, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory proteins, and mucus onto airway surfaces. Changes in environment, drugs or diseases can lead to mucus overproduction and cilia dysfunction, which in turn decrease the rate of mucociliary clearance and enhance mucus gathering. The dysfunction of mucociliary clearance system often occurs in several respiratory diseases, such as primary ciliary dysfunction, cystic fibrosis, asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, which are characterized by goblet cell metaplasia, submucosal gland cell hypertrophy, mucus hypersecretion, cilia adhesion, lodging and loss, and airway obstruction.

Acute Effect of Resistance Exercise on Mucociliary Clearance in Active Smokers

Abstract Background: Nasal mucociliary clearance (NMC) responds to autonomic activity through exercise. However, there is a gap in the literature on how NMC responds to resistance exercise. Objective: To evaluate the acute effects of resistance tube exercise on NMC and the autonomic nervous system in smokers. Methods: Clinical trial was performed with 18 individuals. Personal, anthropometric, and smoking history data were collected, and a pulmonary function test was performed by spirometry. The fatigue resistance test was performed in order to obtain the number of repetitions for the prescription of exercise. Heart rate variability was captured using a monitor. Subsequently, the exhaled carbon monoxide (exCO) was measured and a saccharin transit test (STT) was performed for NMC. Results: The non-smoking group presented a significant decrease of 4.0±3.2 minutes in STT after P1 (p=0.021). Regarding HRV, the smoking group presented a significant decrease of mean RR (−90.3±53.0; p=0.011), SDNN (−560.0±1333.2; p=0.008), RMSSD (−13.6±10.5; p=0.011), LFms² (−567.3±836.1; p=0.008), HFms² (−223.8±231.8; p=0.008), SD1 (−9.7±7.4; p=0.011) and SD2 (−20.7±17.0; p=0.008), and an increase of mean HR (10.2±5.9; p=0.011) after P2. In the non-smoking group, a significant decrease was observed in the mean RR (−67.1±70.7; p=0.038), SDNN (−16.8±15.0; p=0.015), RMSSD (−12.3±14.7; p=0.011), LFms² (−831.2±1347.5; p=0.015), SD1 (−8.7±10.4; p=0.011), and SD2 (−22.0±19.1; p=0.015), while an increase in HR (7.1±7.3; p=0.028) was found after P1. Conclusions: The intensity of the resistance exercise applied to the patient was not enough to promote changes in smokers. By contrast, in non-smokers, the same intensity of exercise was effective in promoting alterations in the NMC and autonomic activity. (Int J Cardiovasc Sci. 2021; 34(2):223-230)

Healing Potentials of Nigerian Bee Propolis on Meticillin- Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus Infected Skin Wound of Wistar Rats

This study evaluated the effects of Nigerian Bee Propolis extract on Methicillin Resistance Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) infected skin wounds of albino rats. Two full thickness circular wounds were created each on the dorsum of eighteen (18) healthy adult male albino rats with mean body weight of 126±7.09g. Each wound was contaminated with 108 colony forming unit of MRSA. The rats were then randomized into three (3) treatment groups (n=6) with topical application of Propolis extract (PE Group), Silver sulphadiazine (SS Group) and untreated Control (UT Group). Gross wound healing indices (exudation, edema, hyperemia, wound contraction), histopathologic (granulation, angiogenesis, fibroplasia, epithelialization) and immunologic healing indices were evaluated using standard methods. Bacteria clearance was through culture and quantification. The wound surface exudation and edge edema and hyperemia were prominent in all the groups from day 0 to 6 but persisted in the untreated group till day 12. Wound contraction was gradual in all the groups from day 0-18, it was higher between days 0 and 3 in the PE and SS than the UT group (P<0.05). Complete wound closure occurred on SS (day 15), and PE (day 16). The histopathological changes observed showed neutrophils regressed on day 6 to 18 in all groups and was faster in PE and SS groups (P<0.05). Platelets reduction was ` gradual from days 3 to 18 in all groups and was absent from days 6 to 18 in the PE group. Nigerian Bee propolis has a profound bacteria clearance and healing effect on wound infected with methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) comparable to silver sulphadiazine and therefore recommended for infected wound treatment.

Air pollution and nasal mucociliary clearance time among urban and rural residents in two Philippine communities

Objective@#To measure the nasal mucociliary clearance (NMC) time among adults residing in two Philippine communities with different air quality indices using the saccharin and methylene blue test. @*Methods@#Design: Cross-Sectional Study. Setting: Diliman, Quezon City and Puerto Princesa, Palawan. Participantss: Fifty (50) participants, 25 residing in an urban city with fair air quality index and 25 residing in a rural province with good air quality index. @*Results@#The mean NMC time of the urban group was 22.15±12.68 mins and was significantly longer than the NMC time of the rural group which was 5.29±2.87mins; t(48) = 6.643, p<0.0001). @*Conclusion@#Increased air pollution may be associated with significant prolongation of nasal mucociliary clearance time among urban residents with fair quality air index compared to rural residents with good quality air index.

Transportadores de iones en pulmón: Uso como dianas terapéuticas / Ion transporters in the lungs. Use as therapeutic targets

Los canales de cloruros, de sodio, de bicarbonato y los de agua (aquaporinas) se coordinan para mantener la cubierta líquido superficial de las vías respiratorias, que es necesaria para el aclaramiento mucociliar. El mecanismo general para el transporte de electrolitos y agua depende principalmente de la expresión diferencial y distribución de los transportadores y bombas de iones. Los iones y el agua se mueven a través de las vía paracelular o transcelular. La ruta transcelular del transporte de electrolitos requiere un transporte activo (dependiente de ATP) o pasivo (siguiendo gradientes electroquímicos) de iones. La ruta paracelular es un proceso pasivo que está controlado, en última instancia, por los gradientes electroquímicos transepiteliales predominantes. La fibrosis quística es una enfermedad hereditaria que se produce por mutaciones en el gen que codifica la proteína reguladora de la conductibilidad transmembrana de la fibrosis quística (CFTR) que actúa como un canal de cloro y cumple funciones de hidratación del líquido periciliar y mantenimiento del pH luminal. La disfunción del canal de cloro en el epitelio respiratorio determina una alteración en las secreciones bronquiales, con aumento de su viscosidad y alteración de la depuración mucociliar y que asociado a procesos infecciosos puede conducir a daño pulmonar irreversible. La disfunción del CFTR, también se ha visto implicado en la patogénesis de la pancreatitis aguda, en la enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica y la hiperreactividad en el asma. Existen fármacos que aprovechan los mecanismos fisiológicos en el transporte de iones, con un objetivo terapéutico.

The chloride channels, sodium and bicarbonate channels, and aquaporin water channels are coordinated to maintain the airway surface liquid that is necessary for mucociliary clearance. The general mechanism for the transport of electrolytes and fluids depends mainly on the differential expression and distribution of ion transporters and pumps. Ions and water move through the paracellular or transcellular pathways. The transcellular route of electrolyte transport requires an active transport (dependent on ATP) or passive (following electrochemical gradients) of ions. The paracellular pathway is a passive process that is ultimately controlled by the predominant transepithelial electrochemical gradients. Cystic fibrosis is a hereditary disease that is produced by mutations in the gene that encode cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulatory protein (CFTR) that acts as a chloride channel and performs functions of hydration of periciliary fluid and maintenance of luminal pH. The dysfunction of the chlorine channel in the respiratory epithelium determines an alteration in the bronchial secretions, with an increase in its viscosity and alteration of the mucociliary clearance and that associated with infectious processes can lead to irreversible lung damage. CFTR dysfunction has also been implicated in the pathogenesis of acute pancreatitis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and bronchial hyperreactivity in asthma. There are drugs that exploit physiological mechanisms in the transport of ions with a therapeutic objective.

Particularities and clinical applicability of saccharin transit time test

Introduction: The importance ofmucociliary clearance (MCC) for the respiratory system homeostasis is clear. Therefore, evaluating this defense mechanism is fundamental in scientific research and in the clinical practice of pulmonology and of associated areas. However, MCC evaluation has not been so usual due to the complexity ofmethods that use radiolabeled particles. Nevertheless, as an interesting alternative, there is the saccharin transit time (STT) test. This method is reproducible, simple to perform, noninvasive, does notdemand high costs, and has been widely used in studies of nasalMCC. Although the STT test is widely used, there is still lack of a detailed description of its realization. Objective: The present literature review aims to provide basic information related to the STT test andto present the findings of the previous studies that usedthismethod, discussing variations in its execution, possible influences on the obtained results and limitations of the method, as well as to relate our experience with the use of STT in researches. Data Synthesis: There are several factors that can alter the results obtained from STT tests, which would raise difficulties with proper interpretation and with the discussion of the results among different studies. Conclusions: Saccharin transit time is awidely usedmethod for the evaluation of nasal MCC, and therefore, the standardization related to the previous and concurrent to test orientations, and also its execution, become essential to improve its accuracy, and allow comparisons among different studies (AU)

Nasal mucociliary transportability of male and female smokers / Transportabilidade mucociliar nasal de homens e mulheres tabagistas

Abstract Introduction: Female smoker's present increased susceptibility to several diseases when compared to the opposite gender. However, there are no studies showing differences in nasal mucociliary transport behavior between male and female smokers. Objective: To compare the nasal mucociliary transportability in male and female smokers and non-smokers, taking into consideration age, anthropometric data, smoking load and pulmonary function. Methods: The analysis included 139 individuals (33 men and 37 women smokers and 32 men and 37 women non-smokers). All participants answered an initial interview to obtain personal data and smoking load. Anthropometric data and carbon monoxide in the exhaled air were assessed. Individuals also performed pulmonary function test and Saccharin Transit Time test. To compare saccharin transit time values between men and women, smokers and non-smokers, stratification of all independent variables was performed (sociodemographic, smoking and respiratory variables) into two categories: below and above the median values. Results: There was no difference between men and women, smokers and non-smokers, regarding nasal mucociliary transportability. Significant differences were only observed between non-smokers. Among those with less forced vital capacity values (<97.37% of predicted), women presented mucociliary transport faster than men. Moreover, it was observed influence of BMI and COex (women smokers), FCV and FEV1 (men non-smokers) and FEF25-75% (women non-smokers) on saccharin transit time values. Conclusion: Based on the findings of this study, nasal mucociliary transport in male and female adult smokers, apparently healthy, are similar.

Resumo Introdução: Mulheres tabagistas apresentam maior susceptibilidade à diversas doenças quando comparadas ao sexo masculino. No entanto, não há estudos mostrando diferenças no comportamento do transporte mucociliar nasal entre tabagistas do sexo masculino e feminino. Objetivo: Comparar a transportabilidade mucociliar nasal em homens e mulheres fumantes e não fumantes, levando em consideração idade, dados antropométricos, carga tabágica e função pulmonar. Método: A análise incluiu 139 indivíduos (33 homens e 37 mulheres fumantes e 32 homens e 37 mulheres não fumantes). Todos os participantes responderam a uma entrevista inicial para a obtenção de dados pessoais e a carga tabágica. Dados antropométricos e monóxido de carbono no ar expirado foram avaliados. Os indivíduos também fizeram teste de função pulmonar e o teste de trânsito de sacarina. Para comparar os valores do teste de trânsito de sacarina entre homens e mulheres, fumantes e não fumantes, foi feita a estratificação de todas as variáveis independentes (variáveis sociodemográficas, tabágicas e respiratórias) em duas categorias: abaixo e acima dos valores médios. Resultados: Não houve diferenças entre homens e mulheres, fumantes e não fumantes, em relação à transportabilidade mucociliar nasal. Diferenças significativas foram observadas apenas entre não fumantes. Entre os que apresentaram valores menores de capacidade vital forçada (< 97,37% do previsto), as mulheres apresentaram transporte mucociliar mais rápido do que os homens. Além disso, observou-se influência do IMC e COex (mulheres fumantes), CVF e VEF1 (homens não fumantes) e FEF25%-75% (mulheres não fumantes) sobre os valores do teste de trânsito de sacarina. Conclusão: Com base nos achados deste estudo, o transporte mucociliar nasal em tabagistas masculinos e femininos adultos, aparentemente saudáveis, são semelhantes.

The effect of different nasal irrigation solutions following septoplasty and concha radiofrequency: a prospective randomized study / Efeito de diferentes soluções para irrigação nasal após septoplastia e radiofrequência das conchas nasais: estudo prospectivo e randomizado

Abstract Introduction Nasal irrigation solutions are widely used following endonasal surgery. These irrigation solutions remove infective debris and crusts, reducing the probability of synechia formation, and accelerate mucosal healing. Objective The aim of the present study was to compare the effects of nasal irrigation solutions with different contents following septoplasty and concha radiofrequency. Methods The present study was a prospective, randomized, controlled simple blind study of 120 patients who underwent septoplasty and bilateral concha radiofrequency. Patients were divided into four groups according to the nasal irrigation solution used: tap water, buffered isotonic saline, saline with xylitol, and hypertonic sea water. Patients were examined on the 7th and 15th postoperative days. A saccharine test was applied to determine mucociliary activity preoperatively and on the 7th and 15th postoperative days. Patients were asked about drying and obstruction using a 10 cm visual analog scale. In addition, patients were examined to determine the crusting score. Results There was no significant difference found in the preoperative and 7th and 15th postoperative days' mucociliary clearance times among the four groups. The crusting score was found to be significantly lower in the hypertonic sea water group (p < 0.001). Drying and obstruction on the 7th and 15th postoperative days were found to be significantly more comfortable in the hypertonic sea water group (p < 0.001). Conclusion Hypertonic sea water is the recommended irrigation solution, as it is associated with less crusting, drying, and obstruction in the nose for the postoperative period following septoplasty and concha radiofrequency.

Resumo Introdução Soluções para irrigação nasal são amplamente usadas após cirurgias endonasais. Essas soluções removem os resíduos e crostas, reduzem a probabilidade de formação de sinéquias e aceleram a cicatrização da mucosa. Objetivo O objetivo do presente estudo foi comparar os efeitos das soluçoes para irrigaçao nasal com diferentes conteudos apos septoplastia e turbinoplastia com radiofrequencia. Método O presente estudo foi um estudo cego simples, randomizado, controlado e prospectivo de 120 pacientes submetidos a septoplastia e turbinoplastia bilateral com radiofrequencia. Os pacientes foram divididos em quatro grupos de acordo com a soluçao nasal utilizada: agua da torneira, soluçao salina isotonica tamponada, soluçao salina com xilitol e agua do mar hipertonica. Os pacientes foram examinados no 7° e 15° dias do pos-operatorio. O teste de sacarina foi utilizado para determinar a atividade mucociliar pre-operatoria e no 7° e 15° dias do pos-operatorio. Os pacientes foram questionados sobre a sensaçao de secura e obstruçao nasais utilizando uma escala visual analógica de 10 cm. Alem disso, os pacientes foram examinados para determinar o escore em relaçao a crostas. Resultados Não houve diferença significativa entre o pré-operatório e o sétimo e 15° dias do pós-operatório dos tempos de clearance mucociliar entre os quatro grupos. Verificou-se que o escore em relação a crostas foi significativamente menor no grupo que usou água do mar hipertônica (p < 0,001). As sensações de secura e obstrução nasais no sétimo e 15° dias do pós-operatório mostraram-se significativamente mais confortáveis no grupo água do mar hipertônica (p < 0,001). Conclusão A água de mar hipertônica é a solução de irrigação recomendada, pois está associada a menor incidência de crostas, secura e obstrução nasais no pós-operatório de cirurgia de septoplastia e das conchas nasais com radiofrequência.

Isotonic saline nasal irrigation in clinical practice: a literature review / O uso da ducha nasal com solução salina na prática clínica: uma revisão da literatura

Abstract Introduction: Nasal instillation of saline solution has been used as part of the treatment of patients with upper respiratory tract diseases. Despite its use for a number of years, factors such as the amount of saline solution to be used, degree of salinity, method and frequency of application have yet to be fully explained. Objective: Review the reported outcomes of saline nasal irrigation in adults with allergic rhinitis, acute or chronic sinusitis and after functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS), and provide evidence to assist physiotherapists in decision making in clinical practice. Methods: A search was conducted of the Pubmed and Cochrane Library databases between 2007 and 2014. A combination of the following descriptors was used as a search strategy: nasal irrigation, nasal lavage, rhinitis, sinusitis, saline, saline solution. Results: Eight clinical trials were included, analyzed according to participant diagnosis. Conclusion: The evidence found was heterogeneous, but contributed to elucidating uncertainties regarding the use of nasal lavage in the clinical practice of physical therapy, such as the protocols used.

Resumo Introdução: A instilação nasal de solução salina tem sido utilizada como parte do tratamento de pacientes com doenças do trato respiratório superior. Apesar de ser utilizada há vários anos, fatores como: quantidade da solução a ser instilada, grau de salinidade, modo e frequência de aplicação ainda não foram totalmente elucidados. Objetivo: Revisar os desfechos evidenciados no uso da irrigação nasal salina em adultos com rinite alérgica, sinusite aguda ou crônica e em pós-operatório de cirurgia endoscópica dos seios da face (CES) além de fornecer evidências para a tomada de decisões do fisioterapeuta na sua prática clínica. Métodos: Realizou--se uma busca nas bases de dados Pubmed e Cochrane Library no período compreendido entre 2007 e 2014. Foi utilizada como estratégia a combinação dos seguintes descritores: nasal irrigation, nasal lavage, rhinits, sinusitis, saline, saline solution. Resultados: Foram incluídos oito ensaios clínicos, analisados de acordo com o diagnóstico dos participantes. Conclusão: As evidências encontradas mostraram-se heterogêneas, mas contribuíram para elucidar alguns pontos obscuros na prática clínica da fisioterapia com relação ao uso da ducha nasal, como por exemplo, os protocolos utilizados.

Relações entre atividade física, tabagismo, transportabilidade mucociliar nasal e função pulmonar / Relationships between physical activity, smoking, nasal mucociliary transportability and pulmonary function

OBJETIVOS: Comparar indivíduos tabagistas e não tabagistas, ativos e insuficientemente ativos fisicamente, quanto à transportabilidade mucociliar nasal e à função pulmonar. MÉTODOS: Estudo de delineamento transversal. Os voluntários responderam a uma entrevista para obtenção de dados pessoais, informação sobre hábitos tabagísticos e nível de atividade física. Após, eles foram avaliados quanto aos dados antropométricos, transporte mucociliar nasal (pelo teste do tempo de trânsito da sacarina) e função pulmonar (pela mensuração do volume expiratório forçado no primeiro segundo e da capacidade vital forçada). Foram utilizados a análise de variância para investigação entre os grupos e a análise de covariância (ajustada por fatores de confusão) para investigação de cofatores sobre o tempo de trânsito de sacarina. Foram adotados o nível de significância de 5% e o intervalo de confiança de 95%. RESULTADOS: Foram selecionados 139 indivíduos, alocados em quatro grupos, de acordo com o hábito tabagístico e o nível de atividade física: 45 tabagistas insuficientemente ativos fisicamente; 25 tabagistas ativos fisicamente; 31 não tabagistas insuficientemente ativos; e 38 não tabagistas ativos fisicamente. As médias de idade e os índices de massa corporal não apresentaram diferenças estatisticamente significativas entre os quatro grupos. No teste do tempo de trânsito da sacarina os indivíduos não fumantes fisicamente ativos apresentaram um tempo de 8,73 minutos, enquanto nos insuficientemente ativos o tempo foi de 13,0 minutos (p=0,0409). Os fumantes fisicamente ativos apresentaram menores valores de volume expiratório forçado no primeiro segundo em comparação aos insuficientemente ativos (escore z em relação aos valores preditos -1,01 e -0,55, respectivamente; p=0,0207). CONCLUSÕES: Nesta amostra de indivíduos adultos, sadios, de ambos os sexos, a prática de atividade física foi benéfica para a transportabilidade mucociliar nasal, porém somente nos indivíduos que nunca fumaram. Por outro lado, os tabagistas fisicamente ativos apresentaram menores valores de função pulmonar quando comparados aos tabagistas insuficientemente ativos, sugerindo que os exercícios ísicos possam provocar prejuízos adicionais à função pulmonar se o indivíduo não modificar o hábito de fumar.

AIMS: To compare smokers and non-smokers, physically active and insufficiently active, on mucociliary transportability and lung function. METHODS: Cross-sectional study. The volunteers were interviewed to obtain personal data, information on smoking habits and level of physical activity. Then, they were evaluated for anthropometric data, nasal mucociliary transport (by saccharin transit time test) and lung function (by measuring forced expiratory volume in the first second and forced vital capacity). Analysis of variance was used for investigation between the groups and analysis of covariance (adjusted for confounding factors) to investigate cofactors on the transit time of saccharin. The significance level of 5% and the 95% confidence interval were adopted. RESULTS: A total of 139 individuals were selected and assigned to four groups, according to the smoking habits and the level of physical activity: 45 smokers who were not physically active; 25 physically active smokers; 31 non-smokers who were not physically active; and 38 physically active non-smokers. The mean age and body mass index did not present statistically significant differences between the four roups. In the saccharin transit time test, physically active non-smokers presented a time of 8.73 minutes, while in the insufficiently active, the time was 13.0 minutes (p=0.0409). Physically active smokers presented lower values of forced expiratory volume in the first second compared to those who were not physically active (z score in relation to predicted values -1.01 and -0.55, respectively; p=0.0207). CONCLUSIONS: In this sample of healthy adults of both sexes, the practice of physical activity was beneficial for nasal mucociliary transportability, but only in individuals who never smoked. On the other hand, physically active smokers presented lower values of lung function when compared to insufficiently active smokers, suggesting that physical exercises may cause additional lung function impairment if the individual does not change the smoking habit.

Effects of passive inhalation of cigarette smoke on structural and functional parameters in the respiratory system of guinea pigs / Efeitos da inalação passiva da fumaça de cigarro em parâmetros estruturais e funcionais no sistema respiratório de cobaias

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the effects of passive inhalation of cigarette smoke on the respiratory system of guinea pigs. Methods: Male guinea pigs were divided into two groups: control and passive smoking, the latter being exposed to the smoke of ten cigarettes for 20 min in the morning, afternoon and evening (30 cigarettes/day) for five days. After that period, inflammatory parameters were studied by quantifying mesenteric mast cell degranulation, as well as oxidative stress, in BAL fluid. In addition, we determined MIP, MEP, and mucociliary transport (in vivo), as well as tracheal contractility response (in vitro). Results: In comparison with the control group, the passive smoking group showed a significant increase in mast cell degranulation (19.75 ± 3.77% vs. 42.53 ± 0.42%; p < 0.001) and in the levels of reduced glutathione (293.9 ± 19.21 vs. 723.7 ± 67.43 nM/g of tissue; p < 0.05); as well as a significant reduction in mucociliary clearance (p < 0.05), which caused significant changes in pulmonary function (in MIP and MEP; p < 0.05 for both) and airway hyperreactivity. Conclusions: Passive inhalation of cigarette smoke caused significant increases in mast cell degranulation and oxidative stress. This inflammatory process seems to influence the decrease in mucociliary transport and to cause changes in pulmonary function, leading to tracheal hyperreactivity.

RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar os efeitos da inalação passiva da fumaça de cigarro no sistema respiratório de cobaias. Métodos: Foram utilizadas cobaias machos, divididas em dois grupos: controle e tabagismo passivo, esse último exposto à fumaça de dez cigarros por 20 min pela manhã, tarde e noite (30 cigarros/dia) por 5 dias. Após esse período, parâmetros inflamatórios foram estudados através da contagem de degranulação de mastócitos no mesentério e de estresse oxidativo a partir do LBA. Adicionalmente, foram verificadas PImáx, PEmáx, transporte mucociliar (in vivo) e contratilidade traqueal (in vitro). Resultados: Na comparação com o grupo controle, o grupo tabagismo passivo apresentou um aumento significativo na degranulação de mastócitos (19,75 ± 3,77% vs. 42,53 ± 0,42%; p < 0,001), nos níveis de glutationa reduzida (293,9 ± 19,21 vs. 723,7 ± 67,43 nM/g de tecido; p < 0,05) e uma redução significativa no transporte mucociliar (p < 0,05), provocando alterações significativas na função pulmonar, tanto na PImáx como na PEmáx (p < 0,05 para ambas), e hiper-reatividade nas vias aéreas. Conclusões: A inalação passiva da fumaça de cigarro ocasionou aumentos significativos na degranulação de mastócitos e no estresse oxidativo. Esse processo inflamatório parece ter influenciado a diminuição do transporte mucociliar e causado alterações na função pulmonar, proporcionando um quadro de hiper-reatividade traqueal.

Efeitos de técnicas respiratórias no clearance mucociliar, força e fluxo expiratório no pós-operatório de revascularização do miocárdio / Effects of respiratory techniques in the mucociliary clearance, strength and expiratory flow in the post-operative myocardial revascularization

Introdução: Técnicas respiratórias são fundamentais no pós-operatório de cirurgia cardíaca a fim de reduzir complicações pós-operatórias. Objetivos: Comparar duas técnicas de fisioterapia respiratória no clearance mucociliar, força muscular respiratória e obstrução de vias aéreas após cirurgia cardíaca. Métodos: Foram avaliados 32 pacientes submetidos à cirurgia de revascularização do miocárdio, alocados para o grupo respiração por pressão positiva intermitente ou para o grupo exercício de respiração profunda. As avaliações foram compostas de: força muscular respiratória (pressão expiratória máxima e da pressão inspiratória máxima), pico de fluxo respiratório e clearance mucociliar (através do teste do tempo de transito da sacarina, expresso em minutos); e realizadas em três momentos: pré-operatório e pós-operatório antes e após a aplicação das técnicas. Resultados: Na análise do transporte mucociliar, força muscular respiratória e pico de fluxo expiratório, a comparação entre os momentos antes e após a aplicação das técnicas não apresentaram diferenças significativas (transporte mucociliar: p = 0,3844, Pimáx p = 0,2244; Pemáx p = 0,4968; Peak flow p = 0,8383). Nas análises individuais de cada grupo, puderam ser observadas diferenças significativas nas variáveis de força muscular respiratória e pico de fluxo expiratório (p<0.0001). Conclusão: Não foram observadas diferenças significativas entre as técnicas, porém foram eficientes no clearance mucociliar, força muscular e pico de fluxo expiratório quando avaliadas separadamente.

Introduction: Respiratory techniques are fundamental in the postoperative period of cardiac surgery in order to reduce postoperative complications. Objectives: The aim of this study was to compare two techniques of respiratory physiotherapy in mucociliary clearance, respiratory muscle strength and airway obstruction after cardiac surgery. Methods: Thirty-two patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting were assigned to the intermittent positive pressure group or to the deep breathing exercise group. The evaluations were composed of: respiratory muscle strength (maximal expiratory pressure and maximal inspiratory pressure), peak respiratory flow and mucociliary clearance (through the saccharine transit time test, expressed in minutes); And performed in three moments: preoperative and postoperative before and after the application of the techniques. Results: In the analysis of mucociliary transport, respiratory muscle strength and peak expiratory flow, the comparison between the moments before and after the application of the techniques did not present significant differences (mucociliary transport: p = 0.3844, Pimax p = 0.2244; = 0.4968; Peak flow p = 0.8383). In the individual analyzes of each group, significant differences were observed in the variables of respiratory muscle strength and peak expiratory flow (p <0.0001). Conclusion: There were no significant differences between the techniques, but were efficient in mucociliary clearance, muscle strength and peak expiratory flow when evaluated separately.

A utilização do insuflador-exsuflador mecânico como técnica de higiene brônquica em pacientes críticos / The use of mechanical insufflation-exsufflation as bronchial hygiene technique in critical patients

Introdução: O desenvolvimento de equipamentos com o objetivo de auxiliar a manutenção da higiene das vias aéreas de doentes hospitalizados proporcionou uma alternativa terapêutica para doentes com tosse ineficaz, seja pela utilização de via aérea artificial ou por incapacidade. O insuflador-exsuflador mecânico objetiva auxiliar na higiene das vias aéreas em pacientes com tosse inefetiva. Este equipamento pode ser benéfico em pacientes intubados, traquestomizados ou incapazes de realizar tosse efetiva. Objetivo: Descrever, através de uma revisão da literatura, os benefícios da utilização de insuflador-exsuflador mecânico em pacientes críticos, seja através da utilização de suporte ventilatório ou não, assim como os principais desfechos clínicos encontrados nesta população. Material e métodos: Foi realizada uma pesquisa nas bases de dados Lilacs, Medline, Pubmed. Resultados: Foram identificados 23 artigos abordando a utilização do insuflador-exsuflador mecânico e a sua eficácia na higiene brônquica. Conclusão: Diversos estudos abordaram que este equipamento aprimora a higiene brônquica de pacientes com e sem suporte ventilatório invasivo, demonstrando ser uma estratégia segura e viável.(AU)

Introduction: The development of devices aiming at assisting airway clearance in hospitalized patients provided a therapeutic alternative for patients with ineffective cough by the use of artificial airway or disability. The mechanical insufflation-exsufflation is designed to assist airway clearance in patients with ineffective cough. The device may benefit intubated patients, tracheostomized or those who are unable to perform effective cough. Objective: To describe, through a literature review, the benefits of using mechanical insufflation-exsufflation in critically ill patients, either using ventilation support or not, as well as the main clinical outcomes found in this population. Method: The research was conducted in Lilacs, Medline, Pubmed databases. Results: We identified 23 articles covering the use of mechanical blower-exsufflator and its effectiveness in bronchial hygiene. Conclusion: Many studies reported that this device improves bronchial hygiene of patients with and without invasive ventilation support, proving to be safe and viable. (AU)

The effects of smoking and smoking cessation on nasal mucociliary clearance, mucus properties and inflammation

OBJECTIVE: The aim of the present study was to assess nasal mucociliary clearance, mucus properties and inflammation in smokers and subjects enrolled in a Smoking Cessation Program (referred to as quitters). METHOD: A total of 33 subjects with a median (IQR) smoking history of 34 (20-58) pack years were examined for nasal mucociliary clearance using a saccharine transit test, mucus properties using contact angle and sneeze clearability tests, and quantification of inflammatory and epithelial cells, IL-6 and IL-8 concentrations in nasal lavage fluid. Twenty quitters (mean age: 51 years, 9 male) were assessed at baseline, 1 month, 3 months and 12 months after smoking cessation, and 13 smokers (mean age: 52 years, 6 male) were assessed at baseline and after 12 months. Clinicaltrials.gov: NCT02136550. RESULTS: Smokers and quitters showed similar demographic characteristics and morbidities. At baseline, all subjects showed impaired nasal mucociliary clearance (mean 17.6 min), although 63% and 85% of the quitters demonstrated significant nasal mucociliary clearance improvement at 1 month and 12 months, respectively. At 12 months, quitters also showed mucus sneeze clearability improvement (∼26%), an increased number of macrophages (2-fold) and no changes in mucus contact angle or cytokine concentrations. CONCLUSION: This study showed that smoking cessation induced early improvements in nasal mucociliary clearance independent of mucus properties and inflammation. Changes in mucus properties were observed after only 12 months of smoking cessation.

Radiofrequency Thermal Ablation versus Bipolar Electrocautery for the Treatment of Inferior Turbinate Hypertrophy: Comparison of Efficacy and Postoperative Morbidity

Introduction Numerous surgical methods are used to treat nasal obstruction due to inferior turbinate hypertrophy. The primary goal of the therapy is to maximize the nasal airway for as extended a period of time as possible while minimizing therapeutic complications. Objectives The aim of this study was to assess the effects of radiofrequency thermal ablation (RFTA) and bipolar electrocautery (BEC) on the removal of nasal obstruction in patients with inferior turbinate hypertrophy and on nasal mucociliary clearance (MCC). Patients in both groups were also evaluated in terms of postoperative morbidity. Methods We compared the outcomes of two groups of patients: those treated with RFTA (n = 23) and those who underwent BEC (n = 20). Nasal obstruction was graded using a visual analog scale (VAS) and MCC was measured using a saccharin clearance test. Both measurements were performed before and 2 months after treatment. Results Pre- and postoperative VAS scores showed significant improvement for both groups. However, MCC results did not significantly differ between two groups. Neither edema nor crust formation persisted for more than 1 week in any patients. Conclusion Submucosal cauterization with preservation of the nasal mucosa and periosteum is as effective and safe as RFTA and should be considered when planning inferior turbinate interventions.

Características definidoras do diagnóstico de enfermagem "desobstrução ineficaz de vias aéreas" / Características definidoras del diagnóstico de enfermería "desobstrucción ineficaz de las vías aéreas" / Defining characteristics of the nursing diagnosis "ineffective airway clearance"

RESUMO Objetivo: analisar as características definidoras do diagnóstico de enfermagem "desobstrução ineficaz de vias aéreas" em crianças com infecção respiratória aguda. Método: estudo transversal, descritivo, desenvolvido em dois hospitais especializados no atendimento a crianças. Realizou-se avaliação respiratória detalhada da criança para a identificação das características definidoras do diagnóstico em estudo. Resultados: foram avaliadas 249 crianças, sendo 55,8% do sexo masculino e com mediana de idade de 13,76 meses. Desobstrução ineficaz de vias aéreas foi identificado em 222 crianças (89,2%). As seguintes características definidoras apresentaram associação estatisticamente significante: dispneia, expectoração, ortopneia, ruídos adventícios respiratórios, sons respiratórios diminuídos e tosse ineficaz. Sons respiratórios diminuídos, tosse ineficaz e ruídos adventícios respiratórios compuseram o modelo de regressão logística. Conclusão: as características sons respiratórios diminuídos, tosse ineficaz e ruídos adventícios respiratórios apresentam melhor capacidade de predição para o diagnóstico "desobstrução ineficaz de vias aéreas" em crianças com infecção respiratória aguda.

RESUMEN Objetivo: analizar las características definidoras del diagnóstico de enfermería "desobstrucción ineficaz de vías aéreas" en ninos con infección respiratoria aguda. Método: estudio transversal, descriptivo, desarrollado en dos hospitales especializados en la atención al nino. Se realizó evaluación respiratória detallada del nino para la identificación de las características definidoras del diagnóstico en estudio. Resultados: fueron evaluados 249 ninos, siendo 55,8% del sexo masculino y con mediana de edad de 13,76 meses. Desobstrucción ineficaz de vías aéreas fue identificada en 222 ninos (89,2%). Las siguientes características definidoras presentaron asociación estadísticamente significante: disnea, expectoración, ortopnea, ruidos adventicios respiratorios, sonidos respiratorios disminuidos y tos ineficaz. Sonidos respiratorios disminuidos, tos ineficaz y ruidos adventicios respiratorios compusieron el modelo de regresión logística. Conclusión: las características sonidos respiratorios disminuidos, tos ineficaz y ruidos adventicios respiratorios presentan mejor capacidad de predicción para el diagnóstico "desobstrucción ineficaz de vías aéreas" en ninos con infección respiratoria aguda.

ABSTRACT Objective: to analyze the defining characteristics of the nursing diagnosis "ineffective airway clearance" in children with acute respiratory infection. Method: cross-sectional descriptive study, developed in two hospitals specialized in care for children. It was held a detailed respiratory evaluation of the child to identify the defining characteristics of the diagnosis under study. Results: a total of 249 children were evaluated, 55.8% were male and the median age was 13.76 months. Ineffective airway clearance was identified in 222 children (89.2%). The following defining characteristics presented statistically significant associations: dyspnea, expectoration, orthopnea, respiratory adventitious sounds, decreased breath sounds and ineffective cough. Decreased breath sounds, ineffective cough and respiratory adventitious sounds composed the logistic regression model. Conclusion: the characteristics decreased breath sounds, ineffective cough and respiratory adventitious sounds have better predictive capacity for the diagnosis "ineffective airway clearance" in children with acute respiratory infection.

Efeitos da imunossupressão sobre a depuração mucociliar de ratos: comparação entre dois esquemas de terapia tríplice / Effects of immunosuppression on mucociliary clearance of rats: comparison between two triple therapy regimens

O transplante de pulmão é parte fundamental no tratamento das doenças terminais do pulmão, constituindo uma modalidade terapêutica eficaz para pacientes com doença pulmonar incapacitante, progressiva e em estágio final. No entanto, as drogas imunossupressoras usadas para evitar a rejeição do enxerto podem causar efeitos colaterais em diversos tecidos. O sistema mucociliar, presente nas vias aéreas, é um dos principais mecanismos de defesa do trato respiratório e pode ser alterado por ação das drogas imunossupressoras. Desta forma, o objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o sistema mucociliar traqueobrônquico de ratos submetidos a dois esquemas de terapia tríplice imunossupressora. MÉTODOS: Foram utilizados 90 ratos machos Wistar distribuídos em 3 grupos conforme o tratamento: controle (C) = solução salina; terapia 1 (TI) = tacrolimus + micofenolato de mofetil + prednisona; terapia 2 (TII) = ciclosporina + azatioprina + prednisona. Após o período de tratamento (7, 15 ou 30 dias), os animais foram sacrificados e realizadas as seguintes medidas: transportabilidade do muco (TM), frequência de batimento ciliar (FBC), quantificação de muco neutro e ácido, velocidade de transporte mucociliar (VTMC), e contagem total e diferencial de células no lavado broncoalveolar (LBA). RESULTADOS: A TM não foi afetada pelas terapias em nenhum dos tempos estudados. Ambas as terapias causaram significativa redução da FBC dos animais tratados por 7 e 15 dias. A produção de muco neutro foi menor nos animais tratados com a TI por 7, 15 e 30 dias. Porém, com a TII, essa redução ocorreu apenas aos 7 dias. Por outro lado, a quantidade de muco ácido foi significativamente maior em todos os animais tratados com as duas terapias. Todos os animais tratados com as terapias imunossupressoras apresentaram redução da VTMC nos três tempos. Houve aumento do número total de células e de macrófagos e neutrófilos no grupo TI em 7 dias. CONCLUSÕES: Ambas as terapias imunossupressoras foram...

Lung transplantation is an essential part in the treatment of terminal lung diseases, providing an effective therapeutic modality for patients with disabling, progressive and final stage lung disease. However, the immunosuppressant drugs used to prevent graft rejection may cause side effects in several tissues. The mucociliary system, present in the airways, is a major defense mechanism of the respiratory tract and can be changed by action of immunosuppressive drugs. Thus, the aim of this study was to evaluate the tracheobronchial mucociliary system of rats submitted to two triple immunosuppressive therapy regimens. METHODS: We used 90 male Wistar rats divided into 3 groups according to treatment: control (C) = saline solution; therapy 1 (TI) = tacrolimus + mycophenolate mofetil + prednisone therapy; therapy 2 (TII) = cyclosporine + azathioprine + prednisone. After the period of treatment (7, 15, or 30 days), the animals were sacrificed and the following measures taken: mucus transportability (MT), ciliary beating frequency (CBF), quantification of neutral and acid mucus, mucociliary transport velocity (MCTV), and total and differential counting of cells in bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL). RESULTS: MT was not affected by treatments in any of the periods studied. Both therapies have caused significant reduction of CBF of animals treated for 7 and 15 days. The neutral mucus production was lower in animals treated with TI for 7, 15 and 30 days. But with TII, this reduction occurred only at 7 days. Moreover, the amount of acid mucus was significantly higher in all animals treated with both therapies. All animals treated with immunosuppressive therapies had reduced MCTV at the three times. There was an increase of total cells and macrophages and neutrophils in the TI group in 7 days. CONCLUSIONS: Both immunosuppressive therapies were harmful to the mucociliary clearance of the airways of rats, either by reducing the CBF and MCTV, as by the increased...

Immunomodulatory Effects of Ambroxol on Airway Hyperresponsiveness and Inflammation

Ambroxol is used in COPD and asthma to increase mucociliary clearance and regulate surfactant levels, perhaps through anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory activities. To determine the role and effect of ambroxol in an experimental model of asthma, BALB/c mice were sensitized to ovalbumin (OVA) followed by 3 days of challenge. Airway hyperresponsiveness (AHR), lung cell composition and histology, and cytokine and protein carbonyl levels in bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) fluid were determined. Ambroxol was administered either before the first OVA challenge or was begun after the last allergen challenge. Cytokine production levels from lung mononuclear cells (Lung MNCs) or alveolar macrophages (AM) were also determined. Administration of ambroxol prior to challenge suppressed AHR, airway eosinophilia, goblet cell metaplasia, and reduced inflammation in subepithelial regions. When given after challenge, AHR was suppressed but without effects on eosinophil numbers. Levels of IL-5 and IL-13 in BAL fluid were decreased when the drug was given prior to challenge; when given after challenge, increased levels of IL-10 and IL-12 were detected. Decreased levels of protein carbonyls were detected in BAL fluid following ambroxol treatment after challenge. In vitro, ambroxol increased levels of IL-10, IFN-γ, and IL-12 from Lung MNCs and AM, whereas IL-4, IL-5, and IL-13 production was not altered. Taken together, ambroxol was effective in preventing AHR and airway inflammation through upregulation of Th1 cytokines and protection from oxidative stress in the airways.

Efeito agudo do exercício aeróbio em diferentes intensidades no transporte mucociliar de pacientes com DPOC / Acute effect of aerobic exercise in different intensities in mucociliary clearance of patients with COPD

Experimental. Objetivo(s) do estudo: Analisar o efeito agudo do exercício aeróbio em diferentes intensidades no transporte mucociliar de pacientes com DPOC, bem como investigar possíveis associações do sistema nervoso autônomo nesta resposta. Metodologia: Foram analisados 22 pacientes com DPOC que realizaram avaliação inicial para coleta de dados pessoais e espirometria a fim de avaliar a função pulmonar. Realizou-se um teste progressivo em esteira ergométrica para prescrição do exercício aeróbio. Por fim foram realizadas duas sessões de exercício aeróbio randomizadas em esteira ergométrica com intensidade de 60% e 90% do pico da velocidade atingida no teste incremental(vVO2 pico) com pelo menos 24 horas de descanso entre elas. O transporte mucociliar foi avaliado antes e após realização do exercício por meio do teste do tempo de trânsito da sacarina (TTS). A avaliação da modulação autonômica foi realizada por meio da variabilidade da frequência cardíaca (VFC) a qual prosseguiu durante todo o protocolo. Resultados: Os valores obtidos no teste de TTS dos pacientes com DPOC após exercício aeróbio a 60% da vVO2 pico (9,08 ± 4,96 minutos) foi menor comparado ao TTS antes do exercício (11,96 ± 6,31; p = 0,005). O que também ocorreu após exercício aeróbio a 90% da vVO2pico (8,90 ± 4,21 minutos) quando comparado ao momento basal (12,94 ± 7,22; p = 0,023). As análises de correlação entre os valores finais de TTS e índices da VFC não apontaram diferenças significativas.Conclusões: Pacientes com DPOC apresentaram aceleração da transportabilidade mucociliar frente a uma sessão de exercício aeróbio. Não foi possível observar associação da modulação autonômica nesta resposta após o exercício...

Design of the Study: Clinical Trial. Objective (s): To analyze the acute effect of aerobic exercise at different intensities in mucociliary clearance in patients with COPD, and to investigate possible associations of the autonomic nervous system in this response. Methods: 22 COPD patients underwent an initial evaluation for collecting personal data and spirometry to assess lung function. It was performed a progressive treadmill test for aerobic exercise prescription. Finally two randomized sessions of aerobic exercise with intensity of 60 % and 90 % of peak speed reached during the incremental test ( vVO2 peack ) were performed with at least 24 hours of rest between them. The mucociliary clerance was assessed before and after the exercise sessions by testing the saccharin transit time (STT). Assessment of autonomic modulation was performed by heart rate variability (HRV) which continued throughout the protocol. Results:The values obtained in the STT test after aerobic exercise at 60 % of vVO2 peack (9,08 minutes ± 4,96 ) was lower when compared to the STT before exercise ( 11,96 ± 6,31, p = 0,005 ) . That response also occurred after aerobic exercise at 90% of vVO2 peack ( 8,90 ± 4,21 min ) compared to baseline ( 12,94± 7,22 , p = 0,023 ). Correlation analysis between the final values of STT test and HRV indexes did not show significant differences. Conclusions: Patients with COPD showed acceleration of mucociliary clerance right after a session of aerobic exercise. It was not possible to observe the association of autonomic modulation in this response...